Global Media Relations Director
Core
Lead global media strategy and external narrative for a quantum computing platform, translating complex scientific breakthroughs into compelling stories for business, financial, and tech audiences.
Role type
Senior Global Media Relations Director
Builds
Brand reputation and market leadership narrative for IonQ's quantum solutions
Domain
Quantum Computing / Deep-Tech
Required skills
Global media relations, financial and technical communications, executive media training, crisis management, technical translation, media monitoring and analytics, message architecture
Preferred skills
Late-stage startup or public deep-tech company experience, financial media relations and regulatory compliance knowledge, familiarity with PRM software
Technologies
Cision, Muck Rack, Meltwater, Brandwatch, AI-powered drafting and monitoring tools
Responsibilities
Drive top-tier earned media across global outlets; oversee external agency activities; coach executives and SMEs on media; position internal experts for thought leadership; distill complex quantum concepts into clear narratives; write and edit press releases and messaging playbooks; maintain core media messaging repository; partner with IR, Legal, and Government Affairs; develop crisis playbooks; track brand sentiment and share of voice; monitor industry trends; manage media distribution lists and editorial calendars.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC